Trying hard to work out a timeline so I can work out a realistic time for selling our house (don't want to sell too early as have 3 dogs and trouble finding renting willing to take dogs) plus giving notice at work as I have to give 3 months.
I know will only be approx but if RN's from the UK who have already arrived in the US put down their timescale plus the ones already in the process still in the UK would be a big help and may also help those beginning their process
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what is this retrogression? im sorry for my ignorance but i dont know?:doh:
this is what my lawyer sent me
Retrogression
Congress has set a statutory limit on the number of permanent residency or immigrant visas ("green cards") available in each fiscal year. Generally speaking, there are approximately 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas available each fiscal year. Additionally, Congress has limited the number of immigrant visas which nationals born in any one country can use. When the demand for immigrant visas is greater than the law has allotted, immigrant visa issuance becomes backlogged.
When a category is "backlogged," the foreign employee is, in effect, placed in line based on his priority date. He will not be able to pursue the last step of permanent residency until an immigrant visa is available to him based on his place in line.
Basically they are running out of visas the demand is with some countries being greater than other countries
Congress has set a statutory limit on the number of permanent residency or immigrant visas ("green cards") available in each fiscal year. Generally speaking, there are approximately 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas available each fiscal year. Additionally, Congress has limited the number of immigrant visas which nationals born in any one country can use. When the demand for immigrant visas is greater than the law has allotted, immigrant visa issuance becomes backlogged.
When a category is "backlogged," the foreign employee is, in effect, placed in line based on his priority date. He will not be able to pursue the last step of permanent residency until an immigrant visa is available to him based on his place in line.
Basically they are running out of visas the demand is with some countries being greater than other countries
my lord this is first time ive heard of paying for visa?? how mucjh does it cost?
I cant remember exatly but around $385 per applicant, it is for processing of the visa. Oh yeah and you have to pay for the medical too which costs around 170 pounds
I cant remember exatly but around $385 per applicant, it is for processing of the visa. Oh yeah and you have to pay for the medical too which costs around 170 pounds
wondering if you could give me any suggestions. going to have a telephone call soon from ogp regarding my whole immigration phase. what cold i ask them im trying to write down some questions??
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I cant remember exatly but around $385 per applicant, it is for processing of the visa. Oh yeah and you have to pay for the medical too which costs around 170 pounds
dont forget all the fees for fingerprints, photos, blood levels, vaccinations etc they all add up
I cant remember exatly but around $385 per applicant, it is for processing of the visa. Oh yeah and you have to pay for the medical too which costs around 170 pounds
Yep, fee bill of $1540 for 4 family members = around £850.
Currently selling Belinda's jewellery to fund the medicals and flights and kids have paper rounds - even the 11 month old.
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
What jewellery unless u intend to stell my wedding ring!
We got married in the US and every now and again dh says wasn't a real judge that married us as he didn't have a wig.... guess who isn't coming to the US
seriously he is cos I won't let him off the hook that easy lol
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I too am getting some costs back from my hospital once I get over there atleast hospital is paying my visa bills and medicals and have already paid half of DH's fees to lawyer so just waiting for approval
:lol2: 
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this is what my lawyer sent me
Retrogression
Congress has set a statutory limit on the number of permanent residency or immigrant visas ("green cards") available in each fiscal year. Generally speaking, there are approximately 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas available each fiscal year. Additionally, Congress has limited the number of immigrant visas which nationals born in any one country can use. When the demand for immigrant visas is greater than the law has allotted, immigrant visa issuance becomes backlogged.
When a category is "backlogged," the foreign employee is, in effect, placed in line based on his priority date. He will not be able to pursue the last step of permanent residency until an immigrant visa is available to him based on his place in line.
Basically they are running out of visas the demand is with some countries being greater than other countries